January 15th
Rock Albums Released on This Day in History
The perfect daily read for fans looking to explore rock history one day—and one album—at a time.
Featured Rock Albums
1976
Peter Frampton
– Frampton Comes Alive!
Frampton Comes Alive! captures the electrifying energy and charisma of Peter Frampton at the peak of his powers. It’s a celebration of live dynamic performances that showcase Frampton’s masterful guitar work and his undeniable connection with the audience. The album exudes a sense of spontaneity and joy, with extended jams and engaging interplay that bring each song to life in a way studio recordings could never match. Its crisp production preserves the authenticity of the concert experience while enhancing the sound for maximum impact.
1969
Creedence Clearwater Revival
– Bayou Country
Bayou Country is a masterful blend of swamp rock, blues, and Southern-inspired storytelling. It features iconic tracks like “Proud Mary” and “Born on the Bayou,” which showcase John Fogerty’s distinctive voice, fiery guitar work, and vivid lyricism. The album captures the essence of CCR’s sound—raw, rootsy, and deeply evocative—while establishing the band as one of the defining acts of late-60s rock.
More Rock Albums Released Today
Some are obscure or lesser-known, while others played a pivotal role in shaping the sound of rock and roll.
Year
Artist – Album
2021
Beach Bunny – Blame Game
Bloody Hammers – Songs of Unspeakable Terror
Buck Meek – Two Saviors
Dale Crover – Rat-A-Tat-Tat!
Dragony – Viribus Unitis
Edenbridge – The Chronicles of Eden, Part 2
Emma Ruth Rundle & Thou – The Helm of Sorrow
Fickle Friends – Weird Years (Season 1)
Frank Iero and the Future Violents – Heaven Is a Place, This Is a Place
Front Line Assembly – Mechanical Soul
Matthew Sweet – Catspaw
Pearl Charles – Magic Mirror
Shame – Drunk Tank Pink
Sleaford Mods – Spare Ribs
The Xcerts – So No One Told You Life Was Gonna Be This Way
You Me at Six – Suckapunch
2020
King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard – Live in Brussels ’19
King Gnu – Ceremony
2016
Panic! at the Disco – Death of a Bachelor
Skunk Anansie – Anarchytecture
2015
Marilyn Manson – The Pale Emperor
2013
Free Energy – Love Sign
Yo La Tengo – Fade
2010
Spoon – Transference
2008
Hayden – In Field & Town
2007
Grave Digger – Liberty or Death
2001
Concrete Blonde – Group Therapy
The B-52’s – Nude on the Moon: The B-52’s Anthology
Blaze – Tenth Dimension
Bolt Thrower – Honour – Valour – Pride
1998
Edguy – Vain Glory Opera
1996
Accept – Predator
Darkthrone – Total Death
1991
Chickasaw Mudd Puppies – Eight Track Stomp
David Lee Roth – A Little Ain’t Enough
1990
They Might Be Giants – Flood
1985
John Fogerty – Centerfield
1981
The dB’s – Stands for Decibels
1979
Scorpions – Lovedrive
1971
John Lee Hooker and Canned Heat – Hooker ‘n Heat
1970
MC5 – Back in the USA
1968
The Bryds – The Notorious Byrd Brothers
1965
The Rolling Stones – The Rolling Stones No. 2
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